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from $2,800 + $2,800/yr renewal

Pre-pay to reserve a first-day registration attempt. We attempt to register on the first day of broader availability — projected around February–March 2027.

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Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

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You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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Frequently asked questions about file.dot

What should I know about Amazon Registry and .PAY before registering for BNPL checkout?

Amazon Registry Services operates the .PAY top-level domain. A regional bank can search, pre-order or start a trademark-priority route through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/. domain.pay is the customer-facing place to act, while registry rules still control availability and eligibility.

Is file.dot a premium domain with a higher fee?

Possibly. The registry may classify file.dot as premium, in which case file.dot carries a higher fee than the $100 standard rate. The only stated fixed fact is the $100 standard price; premium tiers vary per label. Confirm whether file.dot is premium at https://domain.pay/pricing.

For online checkout, when is broader .PAY public registration expected?

Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register.

Can I run file.dot entirely on a static host like GitHub Pages?

Yes. Point file.dot at the static host using their required A/CNAME records, add file.dot as the custom domain in the host's settings, and enable their automatic HTTPS. Static hosting is fast and cheap for file.dot when you don't need server-side code.

What does 'approved Payment Service Provider' mean for .PAY eligibility for digital wallets?

During LRP1, .PAY eligibility is limited to registrants that conduct payment transactions online using an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor, with payment-related use. For registration help, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Separate financial licensing depends on your activity and jurisdiction.

Availability is checked live and re-verified before payment. Pre-orders are first-day registration attempts — registration is not guaranteed; 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.